Expressive, small (microtonal) changes and slides that lower the pitches of certain scale
steps relative to the European diatonic scale are known as _____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
ANS: blue notes
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Ancient Islamic scholars are famous for having preserved which of the following throughout the Middle Ages?
A. Roman numerals B. Hundreds of Greek manuscripts C. The Torah D. The Holy Grail
Chock (fig. 1.7) displays a tension between the natural and the __________
A. pasted B. constructed C. cut D. torn E. all of the above
Performances of __________’s plays made a deep impression on Berlioz
a. Shakespeare b. Balzac c. Molière d. Goethe e. Ibsen
How do the figures watercolors depicting these Indian rulers compare?
a. Both figures are seated, wearing turbans and jeweled necklaces.
b. Both figures take their seat on a richly jeweled hourglass throne.
c. Both figures have a thick, curly beard.
d. Both figures wear modern pants and riding boots.
8. Which of the following statements best describes the scenes depicted in these paintings?
a. Both of the scenes are set in an interior with a richly decorated carpet.
b. Both paintings have a floral border surrounding the painting.
c. In both paintings, sun and moon halo surround the head of the rulers.
d. Small winged figures, or putti, are visible in both paintings.